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scathing in French

scathing in French is cinglant, acerbe — scathing means harshly critical.

scathing in French

cinglant
adj
Harshly or bitterly critical; vitriolic.
acerbe
adj
Harmful or painful; acerbic.

What does "scathing" mean?

  1. adjective Harshly critical.
    "The critic wrote a scathing review of the new film."

scathing in a sentence

  • The critic wrote a scathing review of the new film.
  • Her scathing remarks left him speechless.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "scathing" in French?

"scathing" in French is cinglant, acerbe. scathing means: Harshly critical.

How do you use "scathing" in a sentence?

Example: "The critic wrote a scathing review of the new film." In French, "scathing" is cinglant, acerbe.

Are there other ways to say "scathing" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "scathing": cinglant, acerbe.

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